Free Resources
Free resources, listed below, may be accessed by contacting the ND School for the Deaf. A contact person, identified after each topic, is available to answer questions or provide additional information.
- Educational Programming
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing students of all grade levels: pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school. (Contact: Superintendent)
- Inter-Library Loan
- Professional books and videotapes on a variety of professional development topics including: hearing loss, sign language, interpreting, educational programs, deaf culture, parenting, etc. (Contact: Librarian)
- Captioned Media Service (CMS)
- Captioned videotapes on a wide variety of topics related to every area of education and every grade level. No special equipment needed. (Contact: Director of CMS or Librarian)
- Interpreter Referral Service
- (Contact: Communications Coordinator)
- Sign Language Instruction
- Including both American Sign Language and Signed English. (Contact: Communications Coordinator)
- Workshops or educational inservices
- On hearing loss and communication tips, deaf awareness issues, deaf culture, basic sign language, assistive-listening devices (fire alarms, doorbells, TTY’s, etc.), hearing aids, audiograms, classroom modifications and strategies. (Contact: Outreach Coordinator or Communications Coordinator)
- Comprehensive Assessment Services
- Are available to assist the child’s multi-disciplinary team. (Contact: Outreach Coordinator)
- Professional Consultation
- A certified Teacher of the Deaf is available to provide assistance to school teams in determining areas of need for deaf/hard of hearing students. Professional development classes, demonstrations, workshops, and staff in-services are available. (Contact: Outreach Coordinator)
- Parent-Infant Program
- For families whose child, 0 to 3 years, has a suspected or identified hearing loss. The Parent-Infant Program is family centered to assist families in addressing their child’s needs related to hearing loss. These services are provided in the child’s natural environments. (Contact: Parent-Infant Coordinator)
- Health Services Program
- Materials and brochures related to total wellness including resources related to deafness. (Contact: Director of Health Services)
- Infant Hearing Screening
- Is available for infants and toddlers (0-3). (Contact: Outreach Coordinator)
- Summer Camps
- For children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. (Contact: Outreach Coordinator)
